Ober Brewing Company Joins Salem's Craft Beer Scene

Ober Brewing Company is the newest craft brewery to open in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Located off Kessler Mill Road in Salem, Ober Brewing celebrated its “grand obering” on March 31 and is welcoming locals and visitors with tasty craft beer.

The business was started by David and Jennifer Ober, who want to provide a family owned and operated establishment that uses locally sourced ingredients in its products.

For example, the Daily Grind Stout features Mattie’s Mountain Mud coffee from New Castle, while the White Lady Belgian Witbier includes local lavender and chamomile.

As is the origin story of many craft breweries, David Ober began as a homebrewer in 2007 and has sharpened his skills over the past decade, leading to the opening of the brewery.

The following brews will be the flagship beers, in addition to a rotation of other specialty beers:

Appalachian Mama American Amber Ale

Ragutis American IPA

White Lady Belgian Witbier

Daily Grind Stout

Order a flight so you can sample some of each!

The brewery plans to regularly feature live music on the weekends and host various food trucks. There is also a small, outdoor patio area in development that will be pet-friendly. Refer to the Events page on the Ober Brewing website for information about bands, food trucks and other activities on the schedule.

Here are some other details to help you plan your next visit.

Location

1443 Lakeside Circle
Salem, VA 24153
The brewery is located in a collection of warehouse facilities off Kessler Mill Road and Branch Drive.

What’s Nearby?

Spend a Blue Ridge Day enjoying Salem’s three craft breweries. In addition to Ober Brewing Company, you can also check out Parkway Brewing Company, which is within walking distance of Ober, as well as Olde Salem Brewing Company in Downtown Salem.

Author: David Aldridge

David is the Digital Marketing Manager for Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. When he's not working, you can probably find David on an adventure with his wife, Nicole, trying a new restaurant in Virginia's Blue Ridge, hiking on one of the many nearby trails, having a Netflix marathon, or hanging out at the dog park with Abbey, his rockstar pet corgi. Have an idea for a blog post or a tip? Send David an e-mail.